MCQGeeks
CBSE
JEE
NTSE
NEET
English
UK Quiz
Quiz
Driving Test
Practice
Games
Driving Test
Maine
Maine Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-5
Answers
Q.1.
When being passed from behind, you should:
Try to move onto the shoulder.
Use the left portion of your lane.
Use the center portion of your lane.
Use the right portion of your lane.
Q.2.
Do not ride directly alongside a car or truck for all of the following reasons, except:
You may be in the vehicle's blind spot.
The vehicle might block your escape route.
The driver may think you’re trying to race them.
The driver may not see you and switch lanes.
Q.3.
When you ride a motorcycle, you should:
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
Q.4.
When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Ride more slowly than you would normally.
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
Increase your following distance.
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
Q.5.
Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?
If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
Others can't see your load if it is low.
Q.6.
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:
Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
Only have one set of footrests.
Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.
Q.7.
To be effective, an eye or face shield should be all of the following, except:
Free of scratches.
Resistant to penetration.
Able to fasten securely.
Airtight.
Q.8.
When being passed from behind, you should:
Stay in the center portion of the lane.
Stay in the right portion of the lane.
Move onto the shoulder.
Activate your turn signal.
Q.9.
Maximum straight-line braking is done by:
Using the front brake, then the rear brake.
Using the rear brake, then the front brake.
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time without locking either wheel.
Using the front and rear brakes at the same time while locking the rear wheel.
Q.10.
During acceleration, a sidecar attached to a motorcycle will:
Feel like it is lagging behind.
Feel like it is accelerating faster than the motorcycle.
Vibrate uncontrollably.
Make acceleration seem faster.
Q.11.
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Change lanes and let them pass.
Come to a complete stop.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
Q.12.
Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:
The spokes.
The tire tread.
The lights.
The seat fabric.
Q.13.
To be effective, an eye or face shield must:
Fasten securely.
Prevent air from passing through.
Not allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.
Restrict your vision to the sides.
Q.14.
Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:
Guarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Guarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.
Should be fine as long as you ride slowly.
May not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.
Q.15.
When braking, you should use:
Only the front brake.
Only the rear brake.
Both brakes.
Either brake, but never both at the same time.
Q.16.
Many over-the-counter drugs:
Increase the danger of riding.
Decrease the danger of riding.
Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.
Have the same effect on everyone.
Q.17.
If you borrow a motorcycle:
Don’t worry about checking the tire pressure.
Expect it to handle the same as your own bike.
The lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.
Give yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.
Q.18.
Motorcycle headlights are:
Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.
Q.19.
All of the following will lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, except:
Remaining alert.
Identifying hazards and prioritizing risks.
Riding without a headlight.
Maintaining a space cushion.
Q.20.
Which formation is best for keeping the riders in a group close together?
Pyramid
Staggered
Single-file
Compressed
Q.21.
The gearshift lever is operated by:
Your right hand.
Your right foot.
Your left hand.
Your left foot.
Q.22.
If you find your motorcycle being chased by a dog, you should:
Swerve around the animal.
Stop until the animal loses interest.
Ride alongside the animal.
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
Q.23.
A motorcycle “fits” you if:
You are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated.
You are able to reach the controls by stretching.
The handlebars go over your head.
Your feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs.
Q.24.
Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:
Is a useless action.
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
Is illegal.
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.
Q.25.
To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
Stay in your lane.
Merge into the next lane, if possible.
Not worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.
Ride on the far left shoulder.
Q.26.
As you slow or stop, you should:
Shift up through the gears.
Shift down through the gears.
Take the bike out of gear.
Stay in the same gear.
Q.27.
Approved helmets:
Can limit the view of the motorcycle operator.
Allow the motorcycle operator to see as far to the sides as necessary.
Are dangerous to wear.
Do not have to be worn if the motorcycle operator thinks their view would be limited.
Q.28.
Goggles will:
Protect only your eyes.
Be an equally as effective as a face shield.
Offer the same protection as a windshield.
Provide protection for your entire face.
Q.29.
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
Q.30.
When making a turn:
There is less traction available for stopping.
There is more traction available for stopping.
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
Stopping should never be attempted.
Q.31.
When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.
Q.32.
Engine braking:
Is illegal.
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
Is slowing down by downshifting.
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.
Q.33.
Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?
Near the left handgrip
Near the right handgrip
Near the left footrest
Near the right footrest
Q.34.
When riding behind a car, you should ride:
In any part of the lane.
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
As close to the car as possible.
Q.35.
During the day, your headlight should:
Not be used.
Be used on its high beam setting.
Be used on its low beam setting.
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
Q.36.
Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?
A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
You are passing someone who is in the street.
Q.37.
A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:
If it is certified by the DOT.
If it fits snugly.
If it is free of defects.
If it has cracks.
Q.38.
Common drugs, such as cold tablets:
Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.
Q.39.
Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:
Well below the legal limit.
Once reaching the legal limit.
Just above the legal limit.
Well above the legal limit.
Q.40.
Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:
Inspected closely.
Replaced.
Sold to another rider.
Outfitted with a new chinstrap.
Q.41.
If a person refuses to submit to a breath test when pulled over by an officer:
Nothing will happen.
The officer must let the rider go.
Their license will be suspended.
The officer's notes are inadmissible in a court of law.
Q.42.
Hearing protection is:
Not recommended if you have a full-face helmet.
Not recommended when riding with passengers.
Always recommended.
Not a concern for those with good hearing.
Q.43.
A helmet should not:
Meet U.S. DOT standards.
Fit snugly.
Be without obvious defects.
Have been previously worn in an accident.
Q.44.
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:
In the front of the group.
Right behind the leader.
At the back of the group.
Wherever they are most comfortable.
Q.45.
An experienced rider:
Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.
Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.
Weaves within the lane to be more visible.
Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.
Q.46.
When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:
Ride single-file.
Ride in a staggered formation.
Ride in pairs.
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
Q.47.
The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:
Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.
Q.48.
Motorcycle windshields:
Are a good substitute for a face shield.
Are a good substitute for goggles.
Will not protect your eyes from the wind.
Do not protect against items thrown from other vehicles.
Q.49.
When planning a long group ride, which of the following ideas should not be implemented?
The lengths of travel segments should be based on the least experienced rider.
Breaks should be minimized so the riders can get to their destination as soon as possible.
Inexperienced riders should be placed behind the leaders.
The group should maintain a staggered riding formation.
Q.50.
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds
Support mcqgeeks.com by disabling your adblocker.
×
Please disable the adBlock and continue.
Thank you.
Reload page